Contracts Officer

National Grid • Permanent • Remote (GB) • £49.31k / year • 7m ago

About The Role

Contracts Officer - Permanent - Hybrid Working (Quarterly Warwick Meet Ups)

This is the time for action – we need to move at pace and reform our energy system – to deliver energy security, to tackle climate change and to protect our people.

As Contracts Officer you’ll support the Contracts & Commercial Manager with the contractual interfaces across HVDC Converter, HVDC Cable, Onshore Cable, Wider Works (Substations / OHL / Cable) and other Early Works (such as FEED or Specialist Consenting Support) contractors as applicable to the portfolio of projects.

You will support the contract management service, owning the regular interaction with the stakeholders at a portfolio level, aggregating project issues to challenge contractor performance in all areas of performance.

Facilitating contract performance reporting, you will ensure contract compliance, and continuous improvements, whilst working collaboratively with the contractors, National Grid & the joint ventures (SPT and SSE) to achieve the safe and cost-effective delivery of the portfolio.

You will report on contract performance to key stakeholders and sharing lessons learned for future projects

This role can be based anywhere as long as the new colleague can attend quarterly meet ups in Warwick as a minimum. We continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.
We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

About You

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field.

In this case, we’re looking for someone who primarily has:

• experience of data gathering / analysis / reporting
• good commercial acumen, including procurement and supply chain experience / knowledge

Not essential but beneficial is:

·   Experience of working in contract management role and / or working with different contract forms would be beneficial
·   Experience of successful multiple project delivery
·   Able to demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and problem solving

Knowledge of electricity industry is not critical and we welcome applicants from other sectors

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Do

Primarily you will:

• Facilitate contract performance, reporting for assigned projects to stakeholders to drive project success and reduce overdue / aged events.

• Attend and support regular contract meetings within allocated projects

• Support the Quantity Surveyor as required throughout procurement and delivery process

• Act as the main point of contact for contract management system for allocated projects

• Drive PO and invoicing accuracy within allocated project contracts

Additionally you will facilitate the Notice of Concern and Notice of Escalation process under allocated NEC contracts, facilitate audits as required during contract lifecycle and support the Contracts and Commercial Manager on investment requirements

What You'll Get

A competitive starting salary between £50,000 – £60,000 dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About Us

The British Energy Security Strategy set out the Government's ambition to connect up to 50GW of offshore generation to the electricity network by 2030. Facilitating this ambition will require significant reinforcements to the onshore electricity transmission network. National Grid Strategic Infrastructure will make this happen.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.
Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.
Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on Dec 7th at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held Dec 15th or 18th

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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